Does anyone know how much money skaters get from doing shows and appearances?

Big DISCLAIMER:
I have no idea whether this site would have up-to-date/accurate information, but FWIW as an unconfirmed example, a random listing for Lysacek says, "Appearance Booking Fee Range: $10,000-$20,000."

This site presumably is quoting fees to speak/appear before general audiences (for example, a corporate group that has nothing to do with skating) -- so compared to many other American skaters, Lysacek would have an advantage with his name recognition as reigning Olympic champion. (Kim obviously is in a stratosphere of her own.)

Big DISCLAIMER:
I have no idea whether this site would have up-to-date/accurate information, but FWIW as an unconfirmed example, a random listing for Lysacek says, "Appearance Booking Fee Range: $10,000-$20,000."

This site presumably is quoting fees to speak/appear before general audiences (for example, a corporate group that has nothing to do with skating) -- so compared to many other American skaters, Lysacek would have an advantage with his name recognition as reigning Olympic champion. (Kim obviously is in a stratosphere of her own.)

It utterly amazes me how much people can charge for an appearance - sometimes the fee doesn't even include travel and hotel and meal expenses! $10,000 is not a lot for an appearance fee - we've hired speakers for our annual recognition even that cost that much and the speakers don't have a well known 'name'. There was also a big stink when Rutgers attempted to hire Snooki for the commencement address a few years ago - objections were based upon her fee + because of what she represents.

It utterly amazes me how much people can charge for an appearance - sometimes the fee doesn't even include travel and hotel and meal expenses! $10,000 is not a lot for an appearance fee - we've hired speakers for our annual recognition even that cost that much and the speakers don't have a well known 'name'. There was also a big stink when Rutgers attempted to hire Snooki for the commencement address a few years ago - objections were based upon her fee + because of what she represents.

Yipes!

Imagine paying her to speak to college students.

I've heard of six-figure speaking fees for real big-name stars, such as former presidents.

That a University would hire someone like Snooki is so very sad. Does everything in the country have to be dumbed down?

I may have gotten some the details incorrect, but according to this link http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...7305LQ20110401 Snooki was paid $32,000 for a 2 hr town hall - the student activities fees budget paid for it. That's $2000 more than author Toni Morrison charges.

I may have gotten some the details incorrect, but according to this link http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...7305LQ20110401 Snooki was paid $32,000 for a 2 hr town hall - the student activities fees budget paid for it. That's $2000 more than author Toni Morrison charges.